sawbuck

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. A framework for holding wood that is being sawed : A sawbuck is a sturdy, X-shaped support structure, typically made of wood, used to hold logs or lumber steady while they are being cut with a handsaw. Usage The primary and most common use of "sawbuck" is to refer to this specific carpentry tool. It is used as a singular, countable noun. Example: "He placed the log on the s...